Dog First Aid Course

If you are a dog owner you’d understand how painful it can be if you don’t understand how to help your four-legged friend. There are many things that can happen at any given time with dogs and understanding how you can help them would be very beneficial not only to them but to you as well.

The Major Benefits Of Understanding Dog First Aid

Immediate Response to Emergencies:

One of the major benefits of having dog first aid knowledge is the ability to respond promptly to emergencies. In the event of an accident or sudden illness, knowing how to administer basic first aid can make the crucial difference between life and death for your dog.

Reduced Stress and Anxiety:

For dog owners such as yourselves, having a good grasp of first aid for dogs can alleviate the anxiety that often accompanies unforeseen health issues. Confidence in your ability to provide initial care can ease your own emotional distress and, in turn, help your dog feel more secure.

Enhanced Bond with Your Dog:

Caring for your dog’s well-being, even in emergencies, fosters a stronger bond between you and your four-legged friend. It demonstrates your commitment to their welfare and can strengthen the emotional connection you share.

Lifesaving for Other Dogs:

In addition to benefiting your own dog, your first aid skills may prove invaluable for other dogs in distress. Whether it’s a stray dog, a neighbour’s pet, or a dog at a public event, your intervention could be the key to saving a life.

Peace of Mind:

Knowing that you have the skills to handle common dog emergencies can provide peace of mind. You can enjoy your time with your dog, whether at home, during outdoor adventures, or on holiday, knowing that you are prepared for unexpected situations.

What Does Our Course Offer

Here at Tillycroy Services, we have two dog first aid courses available to you at any time, the courses we have include:

  1. ITC First Aid for Dogs
  2. ITC Emergency First Aid For Dogs

With two courses all covering important but slightly different aspects of dog first aid let’s dive into what each one offers you.

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ITC First Aid for Dogs:

Our first-course qualification develops techniques into skills and provides essential knowledge covering occurrences with dogs that may or may not require a visit to the vet. The objective of this course is to provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge to be able to assist your four-legged friend wherever you are.

Course Content:

  • Know Your Dog
  • Vital Signs
  • Weekly Health Checks
  • Managing and Incident
  • Restraints & Carries
  • Choking
  • CPR
  • Drowning
  • Bleed Injury
  • Shock
  • First Aid Kits
  • Illness
  • Medical Conditions
  • Burns
  • Poisons
  • Bites & Stings
  • The Effects of Heat & Cold

This course is one of the only SQA Accredited canine courses available and contains a lot of information, some features of this course include:

  • 6 Hours of typical delivery time
  • Course notes/handouts + full-coloured manual based upon current best practices in the UK and USA
  • Progressive, practical, contextual skill development
  • ITC produced an SQA Accreditation regulated certificate with a valid lifetime of 3 years
  • Professionally run first aid course
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ITC Emergency First Aid For Dogs

This short first aid course covers skills, techniques, and knowledge to help manage situations where a dog requires emergency action. Remember the vet ambulance does not come to you! The objective of this course is to ensure you have the knowledge and skills to act in an emergency situation no matter where you are.

Course Content:

  • Know Your Dog
  • Vital Signs
  • Weekly Health Checks
  • Managing an Incident
  • Restraints & Carries
  • Choking
  • CPR
  • Drowning
  • Bleed Injury
  • Shock
  • Canine First Aid Course
  • First Aid Kits

This course is one of the only SQA Accredited canine courses available and contains a lot of information, some features of this course include:

  • Three-hour typical course delivery time
  • Course notes/handouts based upon current best practices in the UK and USA
  • Progressive, Practical, Contextual skill development
  • ITC produced an SQA Accreditation regulated certificate with a valid lifetime of 3 years
  • Professionally run first aid course

With dogs being the most popular pets in the UK (26% of pet owners own dogs) it’s important that you know and understand how to help dogs when they are in need. If you’re looking for other courses that are useful and helpful to know then check out our courses or our first aid courses and start learning life skills that can allow you to help others.

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